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Agilent 1100 Series
Binary Pump
Reference Manual
Agilent G1312A Bin Pump
Asset # 304023

Agilent Technologies
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Part No. G1312-90003
Edition 01/00
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WARNING
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Reference Manual
Agilent 1100 Series Binary Pump

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In This Book
This manual contains technical reference information about the Agilent 1100 Series
binary pump. The manual describes the following:
• installation,
• optimizing performance,
• troubleshooting,
• repairing,
• parts and materials,
• introduction and theory of operation,
• screens of local control module and
• specifications.

Contents
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1 Installing the Pump
How to install the binary pump 13
Site Requirements 14
Unpacking the Binary Pump 17
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 19
Installing the Binary Pump 21
Flow Connections of the Binary Pump with Solvent Selection
Valve 24
Flow Connections of the Binary Pump without Solvent Selection
Valve 27
Priming and Purging the System 30
2 Optimizing Performance
How to optimize the binary pump to achieve best chromato-
graphic results 33
Hints for Successful Use of the Binary Pump 34
Solvent Information 36
Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 37
When to Use a Vacuum Degasser 39
When to Use the Continuous Seal Wash Option 40
When to Use Alternative Seals 41
When to Remove the Static Mixer 42
How to Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 43
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions
The binary pump’s built-in troubleshooting and test

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Contents
functions 45
Status Indicators 48
Power Supply Indicator 49
Instrument Status Indicator 49
Error Messages 50
Timeout 51
Shutdown 52
Remote Timeout 53
Synchronization Lost 54
Leak 55
Leak Sensor Open 56
Leak Sensor Short 57
Compensation Sensor Open 58
Compensation Sensor Short 59
Fan Failed 60
Open Cover 61
Restart Without Cover 62
Zero Solvent Counter 63
Pressure Above Upper Limit 64
Pressure Below Lower Limit 65
Pressure Signal Missing 66
Valve Failed 67
Missing Pressure Reading 68
Pump Configuration 69
Valve Fuse 70
Inlet-Valve Fuse 71
Temperature Out of Range 72
Temperature Limit Exceeded 73
Motor-Drive Power 74

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Encoder Missing 75
Inlet-Valve Missing 76
Servo Restart Failed 77
Pump Head Missing 78
Index Limit 79
Index Adjustment 80
Index Missing 81
Stroke Length 82
Initialization Failed 83
Wait Timeout 84
Pressure Test 85
Running the Pressure Test 87
Evaluating the Results 89
Leak Test 91
Description 92
Running the Leak Test 94
Evaluating the Results 96
4 Repairing the Pump
Instructions on simple, routine repair procedures as well as
more extensive repairs requiring exchange of internal
parts 103
Cleaning the Binary Pump 105
Using the ESD Strap 106
Overview 107

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Simple Repair Procedures 108
Exchanging the Active Inlet Valve Cartridge or the Active Inlet
Valve 109
Exchanging the Outlet Ball Valve Sieve or the Complete
Valve 112
Exchanging the Purge Valve Frit or the Purge Valve 114
Exchanging the Solvent Selection Valve 117
Removing and Disassembling the Pump Head Assembly 119
Exchanging the Pump Seals and Seal Wear-in Procedure 121
Exchanging the Plungers 124
Installing the Continuous Seal Wash Option 125
Exchanging the Wash Seals 127
Reassembling the Pump Head Assembly 129
Exchanging the Optional Interface Board 131
Exchanging Internal Parts 132
Removing the Top Cover and Foam 133
Exchanging the High Pressure Pump Main Board (HPM
Board) 136
Exchanging the Damper 143
Exchanging the Fan 145
Exchanging a Pump Drive 148
Exchanging the Power Supply 151
Exchanging the Leak Sensor 156
Exchanging Status Light Pipe 158
Assembling the Main Cover 159
Replacing the Top Cover and Foam 160

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5 Parts and Materials
Detailed illustrations and lists for identification of parts and
materials 163
Control Module(B-Version) 167
Solvent Cabinet 168
Bottle-Head Assembly 169
Hydraulic Path with Solvent Selection Valve 170
Hydraulic Path without Solvent Selection Valve 172
Cover Parts 174
Sheet Metal Kit 175
Foam Parts 176
Power and Status Light Pipes 177
Leak Parts 178
Pump-Head Assembly 179
Pump-Head Assembly with Seal Wash 181
Outlet Ball Valve Assembly 183
Purge-Valve Assembly 184
Active Inlet Valve Assembly 185
Accessory Kit G1311-68705 186
Seal Wash Option 01018-68722 187
Cable Overview 188
Analog Cables 190
Remote Cables 192
BCD Cables 197
Auxiliary Cable 199
CAN Cable 199
External Contact Cable 200
RS-232 Cable Kit 201
LAN Cables 202

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6 Introduction to the Binary Pump
An introduction to the pump, instrument overview, theory of
operation, external communication and internal
connectors 203
Introduction to the Binary Pump 204
Electrical Connections 210
Instrument Layout 212
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 213
The Electronics 215
Firmware Description 221
Optional Interface Boards 223
Agilent 1100 Series Interfaces 225
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 230
The Main Power Supply Assembly 235
7 Control Module Screens for the Binary Pump
Screens available from the Analysis screen 239
Screens available from the System screen 248
Screens available from the Records screen 250
Diagnostics and Tests 256
8 Specifications
Performance specifications of the binary pump 259
Performance Specifications 260